AI vs. traditional models: The new era of weather forecasting

A groundbreaking AI model, GenCast, is revolutionizing weather forecasting by generating rapid, probabilistic global predictions for up to 15 days. Unlike traditional methods, it captures uncertainty and offers multiple plausible weather scenarios, outperforming current leading systems. This advancement promises more accurate, timely, and valuable insights for critical decisions in energy, disaster management, and finance worldwide.

Scientists have discovered an unusually thick rock layer, approximately 20 kilometers deep, beneath the Bermuda Triangle. This geological feature, unlike any previously documented, may explain the region's elevated seafloor despite a lack of recent volcanic activity. The discovery challenges existing models of oceanic crust formation and evolution.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is set to launch 27 Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral on December 16, 2025. This mission is a significant step for Amazon's ambitious Project Kuiper, aiming to establish a global satellite internet network. The launch brings Amazon closer to competing with SpaceX's Starlink by expanding its constellation for remote internet access.

Astronomers are uncovering distant worlds beyond our solar system using ingenious indirect methods like observing stellar wobbles and dips in starlight. Advanced space telescopes are now pushing the boundaries, enabling direct detection and the study of exoplanet atmospheres, bringing us closer to finding potentially habitable Earth-like planets and understanding life's cosmic origins.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is now emitting a distinct green glow as it nears Earth, a transformation attributed to the vaporization of ice and dust after its close solar approach. This color change, caused by diatomic carbon molecules, offers a rare glimpse into the composition and behavior of objects from beyond our solar system.

Scientists have uncovered a massive, hidden rock layer beneath Bermuda, over 12 miles thick, defying typical oceanic island formation. This unusual geological structure, less dense than the surrounding mantle, may explain why Bermuda sits unusually high above the Atlantic.The discovery, made using seismic waves, suggests a link to Earth's ancient past and the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea.

Three Mile Island, site of a past nuclear accident, is set to power the AI boom. A long-shuttered reactor is being rebuilt to provide reliable, round-the-clock electricity for surging AI data center demands. Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement, securing carbon-free energy. This revival signals a broader shift towards nuclear power to fuel technological advancements.

Western Washington is grappling with devastating floods following relentless rain, amplified by powerful atmospheric rivers.These moisture-laden sky rivers, coupled with the region's mountainous terrain, unleashed extreme rainfall.Back-to-back storms saturated the ground, overwhelming rivers and leading to widespread inundation. Climate change is intensifying these events, increasing flood risks.

Valued at $62.5 trillion per gram, antimatter is the world's costliest material. Know how this substance—which packs the energy of four nuclear bombs-is created at CERN and stored using Penning traps.
 

A YouTuber’s decision to slip a GoPro into an air fryer, briefly, at low heat, offered thousands a rare look inside a kitchen staple we rarely question. The short clip, showing the fan and coil in quiet action, surprised viewers who realised they’d never actually seen how the device works. A simple, safe demonstration answered a very everyday curiosity.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is set to make a rare close approach to Earth on December 19, offering a unique viewing opportunity for skywatchers. Although not visible to the naked eye, it can be observed using a powerful telescope during predawn hours.

NASA has released three stunning new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS ahead of its historic closest approach to Earth. The visuals offer fresh insights into the comet’s structure, tail formation, and rapidly evolving activity.
 

Scientists now think the universe may be filled with tiny “primordial” black holes, relics from the first moments after the Big Bang, drifting through Earth by the thousand each year and passing through our homes and bodies without leaving a trace. These minuscule singularities may even be the missing dark matter, a possibility that could reshape how we understand the universe’s hidden mass.

Tech mogul Elon Musk has weighed in on UFO sightings, asserting that neither he nor SpaceX has encountered any evidence of alien visitors. He suggests most unexplained aerial phenomena have terrestrial origins, like advanced military projects or mundane objects.While acknowledging the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life, Musk emphasizes the need for concrete proof over speculation.

The Kola Superdeep Borehole was the USSR’s bold attempt to probe Earth’s crust during the Cold War, drilling over 12 km down for pure science. Engineers battled extreme heat, collapsing rock and soaring costs before abandoning the effort. Yet the project reshaped geology, revealing unexpected heat, deep fluids and ancient fossils beneath an ordinary Arctic manhole.

A 27-year-old woman with complete uterus didelphys used Reddit’s AMA to explain life with two uteruses, two cervixes and a divided vaginal canal, from painful periods and “two tunnels” to how her body handled pregnancy. She answered strangers’ questions with humour and clarity, while medical experts note the condition affects just 0.3% of people and can complicate fertility and menstruation.

Urban air travel is becoming a reality. NASA is creating advanced systems to manage air taxis and drones safely. These tools will coordinate flights, prevent collisions, and ensure smooth operations. Simulations show these plans can handle busy city skies. This work prepares for a future where air taxis and drones are common in cities.

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. He conducted vital research in areas like bioprinting and robotics, contributing to advancements in medicine and future space exploration. The mission highlights the ISS's crucial role in scientific discovery and preparing for deeper space travel.

Prepare for a rare celestial spectacle as the longest total solar eclipse in a century occurs on August 2, 2027. For an unprecedented 6 minutes and 23 seconds, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun, plunging parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean into midday darkness. India will experience a partial eclipse during this extraordinary event.

On August 2, 2027, Saudi Arabia will witness the longest solar eclipse in 100 years, with the Moon blocking the Sun for over six minutes. The eclipse will also pass across North Africa and southern Spain. Daylight will fade to twilight, and the Sun’s glowing corona will shine around the Moon, offering observers a rare, breathtaking celestial spectacle.

Megaloblatta longipennis is the rainforest giant cockroach that amazes scientists with its size, wingspan and survival skills.

Approaching a black hole unleashes extreme tidal forces, stretching and tearing apart matter, including planets like Earth, a phenomenon known as spaghettification. Time also slows dramatically due to gravitational time dilation. While a supermassive black hole might offer a slightly less violent initial encounter, survival remains improbable due to radiation and instability.